NY Gov Hochul criticized by ICE Buffalo official following arrest of illegal immigrant.

ICE officials in Buffalo, New York, criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul's immigration policies while announcing the arrest of a wanted illegal migrant.

Buffalo Field Office Director Thomas Brophy stated that they will persist in safeguarding residents, disregarding the governor of New York's statements.

ERO personnel will continue to safeguard communities from hazardous criminals, irrespective of the governor of New York state's statement, as stated in a release on Friday.

Brophy stated that politicians prioritizing votes over protecting the nation's citizens will not discourage them.

After ICE Buffalo announced the arrest of a Brazilian national with local and international charges, Brophy responded.

The unidentified migrant had pending charges for strangulation and endangering the welfare of a child, and was also under investigation in Brazil for several crimes, including homicide.

Brophy stated that this is the second time in two days that ERO Buffalo officers have arrested a foreign national who tried to evade his criminal history by entering the United States illegally.

This case serves as a warning of the risks associated with the state's sanctuary policy for immigrants, as stated by him.

Brophy stated that "these cases underscore the risks of 'sanctuary' jurisdictions and state laws that hinder law enforcement from collaborating with ERO."

The surge of over 220,000 migrants in New York City since spring 2022 has left the city "devastated," according to Mayor Eric Adams.

New York's migrant affairs commissioner, Manuel Castro, has pledged not to adhere to federal guidelines regarding mass deportations.

Trump's immigration policies are being rejected by state and local officials, as reflected in Castro's statement. Trump's campaign focused on strict immigration laws and deporting migrants.

In Illinois, Democratic Governor JB Pritzker pledged to maintain sanctuary status, assertively stating, "Any attempt to target my constituents will be met through me."

In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass played a key role in enacting a local law restricting collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.

"In the face of growing threats to immigrant communities in Los Angeles, I stand with the people of this city and urge immediate action to protect immigrants, as their well-being strengthens our communities and city."

In Denver, Mayor Mike Johnston vowed to stand against Trump's immigration policies, foreseeing a "Tiananmen Square moment" if federal immigration officials enforced their duties.

"According to Johnston, if there were more than just DPD stationed at the county line to keep them out, there would be 50,000 Denverites there. This would be similar to the Tiananmen Square moment with the rose and the gun, with every Highland mom coming out for the migrants."

On his first day back in office, Trump has pledged to start deportation proceedings and is considering declaring a national emergency to use the military to achieve it.

Trump's selection of Tom Homan as his "border czar" strengthened his pledge to secure the border, as Homan previously served as the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first Trump administration.

Homan recently stated, "If you don't want to work with us, then leave immediately. We'll handle it."

ICE Buffalo and Hochul's office have been contacted by Planet Chronicle Digital for comment.